Nicole Miller
Statesville,NC
Summary
Detail oriented, internship trained veterinarian with strong interpersonal skills and over 8 years of experience since graduation collaborating with staff and working with pet parents to provide quality care. Experience in maintaining clean and organized working conditions with a high volume case load along with performing blood and urine testing, analyzing results, and formulating a plan that best fits the individual case. Maintained detailed records of exam findings along with testing results and treatment plan. Seeking to leverage strong communication, data analysis, and relationship-building skills to pursue a career in analytical chemistry.
Dedicated, compassionate, internship trained veterinarian with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail with over 8 years of experience since graduation working closely with pet parents through a multitude of cases ranging from preventative medicine to emergency illnesses and injuries. Well practiced in balancing high volume case load while still focusing on quality medicine and care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Banfield Pet Hospital
08.2017 - Current
- Successfully managed a team of veterinary staff to provide quality care for patients.
- Utilized laboratory instrumentation to perform a variety of diagnostic tests and analyzed results to utilize problem solving skills to work through cases.
- Maintained a clean and organized hospital setting to provide quality care to patients.
- Helped train staff on safety protocols to promote safe working environment for staff.
- Performed dosage calculations for a variety of medications.
- Composed detailed patient notes to document case history along with diagnostic testing, results, and plan moving forwards utilizing written communication skills to assist in continuity of care, even between fellow doctors.
- Regularly attended continuing education conferences to stay up to date on current recommendations.
- Educated pet parents on the importance of preventative care medicine through interpreting routine diagnostics such as blood and urine testing, discussing common ailments such as dental disease along with steps to prevent and manage it, and developing dietary and exercise plans to help maintain optimal weight
- Worked closely with pet owners to collect history, walk through the pets physical examination, and come up with a plan for diagnostics and treatment for a wide variety of injuries and illnesses
- Performed a variety of soft tissue surgeries including sterilization procedures, mass removals, and wound repairs.
Wellness Clinic Veterinarian
PetIQ
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized verbal communication skills to establish positive relationships with clients while educating them on preventive care recommendations.
- Collected, submitted, and analyzed results for various diagnostic tests to help determine the best course of action for a variety of minor illnesses while adapting to the unpredictable and fast paced nature of a walk in clinic.
- Assisted in managing inventory of medications and supplies to ensure adequate stock while attempting to minimize waste.
Veterinary Consultant
Ask.Vet
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided online triage service for pet owners, using problem solving skills to help them decide if pet needed to be seen on an emergent basis or if they may be able to wait to see their normal veterinarian.
- Educated on the importance of preventative care through vaccinations, parasite prevention, and nutrition to maintain optimum body condition.
- Discussed possible causes for pet owners concerns with their pet along with potential diagnostics that may be recommended by their veterinarian.
- Produced detail oriented notes to ensure continuity of care.
Rotating Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
Carolina Veterinary Specialists
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Gained practical experience in small animal medicine and surgery in addition to emergency medicine
- Spent time working with boarded diplomats of Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Radiology on a daily basis
- Worked through cases requiring advanced diagnostics such as CT and endoscopy along with treatment through a variety of surgical and medicinal modalities
- Had the opportunity to attend the 2016 American College of Veterinary Radiology Annual Scientific Conference
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Erskine College
Due West, SC05.2012
Skills
- Critical thinking skills used in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of chronic and acute diseases and injuries in companion animals along with the occasional pocket pet
- Strong interpersonal skills to work not only with pet parents in order to educate and develop the best plan for them and their pets, but also to collaborate with teammates on a daily basis to promote a positive and uplifting environment
- Ability to multitask in a busy hospital to be efficient and treat pets in a timely manner while not sacrificing attention to detail in order to practice quality medicine
- Draft detailed notes of not only exam findings but also diagnostics performed, results, and next steps to help assist with continuity of care between services
- Utilize conversions to calculate drug dosages for a variety of medications
- A focus on continuing education in order to continue learning along with being able to stay up to date on the current recommendations supported by fellow veterinarians
Timeline
Wellness Clinic Veterinarian
PetIQ
10.2023 - 08.2024
Veterinary Consultant
Ask.Vet
11.2020 - 08.2023
Associate Veterinarian
Banfield Pet Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Rotating Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
Carolina Veterinary Specialists
01.2016 - 06.2017
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Erskine College
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